Trip from Crestwood, IL to Quincy, IL

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

267.9 mi

431 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Crestwood, IL

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Quincy, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

Traveling from Crestwood to Quincy covers 267.9 miles across the Illinois Midwest, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 25 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward one-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via a combination of the Ken Gray Expressway, I-64, and the Avenue of the Saints. Budgeting roughly $41 for fuel should comfortably cover your expenses for the trek. Since the route remains entirely within Illinois, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you transition from the suburban outskirts of Crestwood toward the western edge of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.9 miles from Crestwood, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more localized stretches. Roughly 56% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the drive. Be prepared for a significant push during the 101.9-mile stretch along the Avenue of the Saints, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the route. As you move between the Ken Gray Expressway and other major roads, the character of the pavement changes, shifting from heavily traveled corridors to more varied road types. Expect a transition from busier traffic patterns to a more relaxed pace as you close in on your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 101.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 267.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 55.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles (I 55; IL 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ridgeway

Turn right onto Ridgeway

Navigation decision point

55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | I 55; IL 3

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3 toward IL 3 South: Cahokia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia

129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway toward I 64 West, US 40 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 64 West, US 40 West

246.2 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Spri...

Towns Along This Route

Between Crestwood, IL and Quincy, IL, road signs point toward Illinois and Hannibal.

Illinois

246.2 mi in | ~4h 51m

Hannibal

246.2 mi in | ~4h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	101.9 mi	2h 2m
I 64	72.5 mi	1h 20m
Ken Gray Expressway	50.5 mi	54m
IL 57	12.2 mi	21m
Jack Buck Memorial Highway	6.9 mi	9m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	6.4 mi	7m
Daniel Boone Expressway	5.7 mi	7m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 101.9 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Quincy, IL.

Start on Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 18 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

255 ft · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road

Continue on McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · IL 37

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

72 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 55; IL 3

Exit 1 Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 40

6.9 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

Toward I 64 West, US 40 West Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 64; US 40

5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61

101 mi · 2 hr · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · McMasters Avenue

Continue on US 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · Avenue of the Saints

Continue on US 61

403 ft · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal

Merge onto I 72; US 36; MO 110

1.4 mi · 1 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

Continue on I 72; US 36; MO 110

0.9 mi · 59 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

Continue on I 72; US 36; IL 110

3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit onto IL 110

3.2 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

Turn left onto IL 57

12 mi · 20 min · IL 57

Turn left onto IL 57

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 57

Turn right

71 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To keep your 5-hour and 25-minute drive stress-free, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion on the initial legs of the trip. Since the plan only calls for one scheduled stop, try to time your break to coincide with the conclusion of the long 101.9-mile stretch on the Avenue of the Saints. This helps reset your focus after the most extended period of highway driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the more rural segments, as service station availability can fluctuate once you move away from the major expressways. Having that $41 budget ready in advance ensures you won't be caught off guard by fluctuating pump prices along the way.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 133.9 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 133.9 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Crestwood, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crestwood, IL

This is one driving day of about 267.9 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crestwood, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 101.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.9 mi from Crestwood, IL · 2h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

134 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Alton, IL to Quincy, IL

115.2 mi · 2h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Highland, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 miles.

Arriving in Quincy, IL

The final approach into Quincy, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Quincy, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.69 one way

$81.38 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$44.86	$89.71
premium	$4.80	$50.57	$101.15
diesel	$5.64	$59.52	$119.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.4	0	$28.13	$12.86
Efficient EV	67	0	$23.44	$10.72
EV Truck/SUV	107.2	1	$37.51	$17.15

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Crestwood, IL

Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, IL

Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 25m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crestwood, IL to Quincy, IL covers 267.9 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, I 64, Ken Gray Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.9 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Crestwood, IL and Quincy, IL, road signs point toward Illinois and Hannibal.

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Trip from Crestwood, IL to Quincy, IL

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Quincy, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Crestwood, IL

Quincy, IL

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 25m on the road

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